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Laser & Energy · Hackensack, NJ

Fraxel laser in Hackensack, NJ. Resurface skin from the inside. Tone, texture, scars, and sun damage.

Fraxel is the most-studied fractional non-ablative laser — treating thousands of microscopic columns of skin per pass, leaving the surrounding tissue intact for fast healing. Real results, manageable downtime.

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~45 minPer session
3–5Sessions in series
4–7 daysSocial downtime
A faceted clear crystal prism on cream linen, sunlight refracting through its facets and casting golden caustic patterns across the linen — Aesura Health's physician-supervised Fraxel fractional laser practice in Hackensack, Bergen County NJ.
TreatmentFractional laser

"Three sessions did what years of skincare couldn't."

  • 30–60 minute treatment, topical anesthesia
  • Series of 3–5 sessions, 4 weeks apart
  • Mild downtime: 4–7 days of pink/sandpaper texture
  • Treats face, neck, chest, hands

Answer at a glance

What is Fraxel laser, and what does it treat?

Fraxel is a fractional non-ablative laser that creates thousands of microscopic columns of controlled thermal injury per pass. Because the surrounding skin is left intact, healing is fast and downtime is short. It treats sun damage, uneven tone, fine lines, melasma, acne scars, and overall skin texture across face, neck, chest, and hands.

TypeFractional non-ablative (Fraxel Dual 1550/1927)
Downtime4–7 days of pink, sandpaper-like texture
Series3–5 sessions, 4–6 weeks apart

Fraxel is the most-studied fractional laser in dermatology. Two decades of evidence, predictable results, and a downtime profile that fits a real life. For patients who want serious skin change without an ablative recovery, it's the right tool. Bergen County patients drive in from Englewood, Ridgewood, and Edgewater — twelve minutes from the GWB.

How Fraxel works

"Fractional" means the laser treats only a fraction of the skin's surface in each pass — typically 20–25% — by creating microscopic treatment zones (MTZs) surrounded by intact skin. That intact skin acts as a healing reservoir, so recovery is fast.

  • 1550 nm (erbium) — for texture, fine lines, scars, and skin remodeling
  • 1927 nm (thulium) — for pigment, sun damage, and uneven tone

Service area

Bergen County's Fraxel program.

Patients come to Aesura for Fraxel from Alpine, Saddle River, Englewood, Tenafly, Cresskill, Ridgewood, Edgewater, Fort Lee, Paramus, and Manhattan. Common goals: post-summer sun damage reset, post-acne resurfacing, and pre-event tone optimization (3–4 months ahead).

A faceted clear-crystal prism on cream linen refracting warm afternoon sunlight into golden caustic patterns and a soft spectrum, with a single dried bay laurel leaf nearby — Aesura Health's Fraxel fractional laser resurfacing in Hackensack, Bergen County NJ.
Fractionated light — the same surface, repaired with precision.

Frequently asked

Fraxel laser, answered.

The questions Bergen County patients ask before booking.

How much does Fraxel cost in Hackensack, NJ at Aesura?
Fraxel pricing depends on the area and number of sessions. A single full-face session at Aesura is typically $750–$1,200; a 3-session series runs $2,000–$3,300. Neck or chest add-ons price separately. We outline the full series cost at consultation, in writing.
How many Fraxel sessions will I need?
Most patients see best results with a series of 3–5 treatments, spaced 4–6 weeks apart. One session shows visible improvement; a series compounds it. We re-assess after the second session to refine settings.
Is Fraxel painful?
There's a strong prickly-hot sensation during treatment. We pretreat with topical anesthesia for 60 minutes, use a Zimmer cooling unit during the pass, and post-cool with cold air. Most patients rate the discomfort 3–5/10. The laser pass itself takes 20–30 minutes.
What's the downtime?
Plan for 4–7 days of social downtime. Day 1–2 you'll be pink and slightly swollen — like a strong sunburn. Day 3–5 the skin develops a sandpaper texture and tiny dark flecks ("MENDS"). Day 5–7 the skin sloughs and reveals a fresh tone. Makeup is fine from day 2 onward.
Can Fraxel treat melasma?
Carefully — yes. 1927 nm Fraxel can improve melasma (this is an off-label use), but melasma is a chronic condition that requires careful settings and pre-treatment. We use conservative parameters, often combine with skin-lightening agents for 2–4 weeks pre- and post-treatment, and counsel that maintenance is part of the plan.
Can I do Fraxel year-round?
Best season for Fraxel is fall through spring. The treated skin is photosensitive for several weeks, and aggressive sun exposure can drive post-inflammatory pigmentation — especially in skin types III–V. Summer treatments are possible with strict sun avoidance and SPF 50+ daily.
Can I combine Fraxel with Botox or filler?
Yes — but in the right sequence. Botox and filler before Fraxel; allow at least 2 weeks before laser. After Fraxel, wait 4 weeks before injectables. Your provider will plan the sequence.

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